This place is quickly becoming an echo chamber for a few prominent posters.
I still maintain that unless you actually picked up the phone or emailed Ben to offer your services (because its obvious that you delight in having so much more knowledge and experience than others), then yes, all the words you've typed into this thread are useless.
And Sunfish, when push came to shove and you were called to put your money where your mouth is and contribute something meaningful, you were too busy swimming in the Mediterranean. But not too busy to get on Pprune and give your holier than thou opinion anyway.